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Letter on Higher Education Appropriations for FY 2022 June 11, 2021 Honorable Rosa DeLauro Honorable Kay Granger Chairman Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations United States House of Representatives United States House of Representatives H-307, The Capitol H-305, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 Senator Patrick Leahy Senator Richard Shelby Chairman Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations United States Senate United States Senate Room S-146A, The Capitol Room S-128, The Capitol Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairs DeLauro and Leahy and Ranking Members Granger and Shelby: On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing the full spectrum of U.S. higher education, we write to request your support for the critical programs serving students, institutions, and researchers under your authority. As our nation looks to turn the corner and begin the process of rebuilding our economy after the pandemic, it is critical that existing federal investments to strengthen our workforce, advance scientific research and develop new technologies, enhance the capacities of postsecondary institutions, and promote the greatest possible opportunity for students and their families are expanded in the Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations process. Below, we have identified funding levels across a range of federal programs to accomplish these goals. These requests are based on the existing needs identified across U.S. higher education and represent an opportunity to not merely repair the damage caused by the pandemic, but to provide real educational and economic opportunity to all. Financial Aid and Student Services Pell Grants: As the cornerstone of federal financial aid, it is critical that Congress make the necessary investments to restore the purchasing power of the program. For that reason, the Pell Grant maximum award should be doubled to $13,000, with automatic annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index to keep funding on pace with inflation. Doubling Pell would restore much of the purchasing power the grant had in FY 1975, FY 2022 Community Appropriations Requests June 11, 2021 when the maximum Pell award covered 78 percent of the cost of attendance at a four-year public college. It now covers just 28 percent. We also strongly encourage you to keep all Pell Grant reserve funding within the program and not rescind it to fund other programs in the Labor-HHS-Education bill. Spending the reserve funds outside of Pell, rather than investing them back into the program, puts the future stability of Pell Grants in jeopardy. The economic impact of the pandemic has yet to be fully realized as students and families make difficult decisions about whether or not to pursue higher education, and ensuring that Pell Grants are stable will help ease the recovery. The Administration supports doubling the Pell Grant and has requested a $400 discretionary increase through appropriations, combined with a $1,475 increase through the American Families Plan, for a total maximum award of $8,370. For the other financial aid programs, we would request: Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants: A total of $1.06 billion, an increase of $181 million above FY 2021 appropriations. This program was level- funded in the Administration’s budget request. Federal Work Study: A total of $1.48 billion, an increase of $290 million above FY 2021. This program was level-funded in the Administration’s budget request. TRIO Programs: A total of $1.316 billion, an increase of $219.4 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase these programs by $200.8 million for FY 2022. GEAR UP: A total of $435 million, an increase of $67 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $40 million for FY 2022. Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need: A total of $35 million, an increase of $11.5 million above FY 2021. This program was level-funded in the Administration’s budget request. Child Care Access Means Parents in School: A total of $200 million, an increase of $150 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $40 million for FY 2022. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grants: A total of $65 million should be provided in FY 2022. While this program has not been funded since FY 2011, it has not been repealed, and it provides a strong incentive for states to increase their efforts to support need-based financial aid. This program was not addressed in the Administration’s budget request. 2 FY 2022 Community Appropriations Requests June 11, 2021 Institutional Support, Career and Technical Education, and Other Programs The programs listed below provide critical support for institutions serving historically underserved populations (including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other minority serving institutions), career and workforce training programs, and specialized academic studies as well as initiatives to improve completion and performance. For these programs, we request: Strengthening Institutions (Title III Part A): A total of $209 million, an increase of $100 million above FY 2021. This matches the Administration’s budget request for FY 2022. Strengthening Tribal College and Universities (Title III Part A, Sec. 316): A total of $53.1 million, an increase of $15 million above FY 2021. This matches the Administration’s budget request for FY 2022. Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Title III Part B, Sec. 323): A total of $402.6 million, an increase of $65 million above FY 2021. This matches the Administration’s budget request for FY 2022. Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions (Title III Part B, Sec. 326): A total of $125 million, an increase of $38 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $15 million for FY 2022. Strengthening Predominantly Black Institutions (Title III Part A, Sec. 318): A total of $25 million, an increase of $11 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $9 million for FY 2022. Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (Title V Part A): A total of $250 million, an increase of$101.3 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $88 million for FY 2022. Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (Title V, Part B): A total of $50 million, an increase of $36.2 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $15 million for FY 2022. Master’s Degree Programs at HBCUs and PBIs (Title VII, Sec. 723): A total of $25 million, an increase of $14 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $10 million for FY 2022. 3 FY 2022 Community Appropriations Requests June 11, 2021 Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program: A total of $20 million, an increase of $6.6 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $5 million for FY 2022. Howard University: A total of $275 million, an increase of $24 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $10 million for FY 2022. HBCU Capital Financing Loan Subsidies: A total of $50 million, an increase of $1.5 million above FY 2021. The Administration proposes to reduce the subsidies provided by $28.5 million for FY 2022. Adult Basic and Literacy Education State Grants: A total of $750 million, an increase of $75 million above FY 2021. This program was level-funded in the Administration’s budget request. Career, Technical, and Adult Education State Grants: A total of $1.535 billion, an increase of $200 million above FY 2021. The Administration’s budget request would increase this program by $128 million for FY 2022. Teacher Quality Partnerships (TQP): A total of $132.1 million, an increase of $80 million above FY 2021. This matches the Administration’s budget request for FY 2022. Teacher Quality Enhancement, Augustus Hawkins Centers of Excellence at MSIs: A total of $60 million, which would represent new funding for this program. This matches the Administration’s budget request for FY 2022. Research and Other Programs Federal support for research and development is an essential component to maintaining the United States’ leadership in the innovation economy, allowing us to compete and succeed in the global marketplace. The research performed on college campuses provides countless benefits to the economy of our nation, and the well-being of our citizens. We urge your committees to continue the investments made in FY 2021 and provide the following increases to important scientific research programs across multiple agencies in FY 2022: Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: A total of $700 million, an increase of $265 million above FY 2021. This matches the Administration’s budget request for FY 2022. National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Hatch Act (State Agricultural Experiment Stations): A total of $329 million, an increase of 4 FY 2022 Community Appropriations Requests June 11, 2021 $70 million above FY 2021. This matches the Administration’s budget request for FY 2022. National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Smith Lever Funds 3b&c (Cooperative Extension Activities): A total of $340 million, an increase of $25 million above FY 2021. This program was level-funded in the Administration’s budget request. National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Evans-Allen Program (1890s Research and Education): A total of $93 million, an increase of $20 million above FY 2021. This matches the Administration’s budget request for FY 2022. National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 1890 Institutions Extension Services: A total of $67 million, an increase of $5 million above FY 2021. This program was level-funded in the Administration’s budget request.
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